Martin Audio

Martin Audio CDD8-WR

Two-Way Passive

8" Coaxial Differential Dispersion Driver (Weatherised)

The CDD8-WR is a weatherised ultra-compact two-way passive loudspeaker system suitable for outdoor applications where it will be subject to changing environmental conditions, but sheltered from direct exposure to the elements. It features an integrated 8” (200mm) LF/1” (25mm) exit HF Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver which can be easily rotated for horizontal or vertical orientation depending on venue design requirements. Its small size gives no indication of its high output capability. As a stand-alone loudspeaker, it has a multitude of applications and can also be incorporated as an infill loudspeaker in distributed systems using larger CDD models, such as the CDD12-WR and CDD15-WR.
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Technical Specifications

TYPE
Ultra-Compact, Coaxial Differential Dispersion passive two-way system
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
70Hz-20kHz ± 3dB -10dB @ 55Hz
DRIVER
LF: 8” (200mm)/2” (50mm) voice coil, long excursion, shared ferrite motor system with HF, HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1.4” (38mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver
RATED POWER
200W AES, 800W peak
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER
iK81, VIA2502, VIA2004
SENSITIVITY
94dB
MAXIMUM SPL (9)
117dB continuous, 123dB peak
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
DISPERSION (-6dB)
110°-80° horizontal, 60° vertical (user-rotatable)
CROSSOVER
2.3kHz passive
ENCLOSURE
14 litre, composite material
FINISH
Black or white as standard
PROTECTIVE GRILLE
Zinc plated mild steel with powder coated finish and weatherised backing
ENVIRONMENTAL
Rated at IP54
CONNECTORS
Low profile 13A push-lock, weatherproof input panel cover with cable gland
PIN CONNECTIONS
Left to right: Input+, Input -, Link -, Link +
FITTINGS
6 x M6 inserts for wall/ceiling brackets
DIMENSIONS
(W) 256mm x (H) 410mm x (D) 252mm (W) 10.1ins x (H) 16.1ins x (D) 9.9ins
WEIGHT
9.8kg (21.6lbs)
ACCESSORIES
CDDWB6/8B wall bracket black, CDDWB6/8W wall bracket white, CDDCB6/8B ceiling bracket black, CDDCB6/8W ceiling bracket white

The Coaxial Differential Dispersion technology employed in the CDD8-WR delivers more consistent audience coverage than systems with fixed X° x Y° coverage patterns — projecting relatively more output to the rear of the audience, while having wide horizontal coverage close-up. Its innovative CDD driver achieves ‘point source’ summation of the LF and HF sections — eliminating off-axis variations in frequency response associated with non-coaxial designs. Improving on conventional coaxial designs, which can suffer from high-frequency beaming, the driver features a static waveguide that merges seamlessly with the unique cone shape — maintaining the dispersion pattern out to very high frequencies.

The visually-distinctive enclosure can be used in either horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) orientation, with rotation of the driver easily accomplished by removing the screw-free, protective grille. The curved shape of the enclosure allows it to be surface-mounted close to a wall or ceiling by means of optional wall and ceiling weatherised brackets.

CDD8-WR features a water and particle resistant grille made from zinc plated mild steel with powder coated finish and is suitable for operating temperatures between -20°C to +70°C and environmentally tested to meet IP54.

Finished in black (RAL9005) or white (RAL9016) as standard, with any RAL colour to order. A full-range, passive two-way system, the CDD8-WR should be used with a compatible controller with appropriate limiter settings to provide system protection.

When used with the DX4.0 controller or an iKON amplifier, there are now enhanced DSP and FIR based pre-sets to deliver the absolute maximum performance and fidelity while limiter settings protect the integrity of the system.

  • Ultra-Compact, CDD™ passive two-way system
  • Coaxial Differential Dispersion™ technology
  • Elegant UPM Formi composite enclosure
  • Outdoor operation when sheltered from direct exposure to elements
  • Operating temperature -20°C to +70°C
  • Environmentally tested to meet IP54
  • User-rotatable coaxial drive unit
  • Vertical and horizontal mounting options
  • Screw-free water and particle resistant grille
  • 8Ω nominal impedance
  • Discreet weatherised mounting accessories
  • Black or white standard colour options
TYPEUltra-Compact, Coaxial Differential Dispersion passive two-way system
FREQUENCY RESPONSE70Hz-20kHz ± 3dB -10dB @ 55Hz
DRIVERLF: 8” (200mm)/2” (50mm) voice coil, long excursion, shared ferrite motor system with HF, HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1.4” (38mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver
RATED POWER200W AES, 800W peak
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIERiK81, VIA2502, VIA2004
SENSITIVITY94dB
MAXIMUM SPL (9)117dB continuous, 123dB peak
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
DISPERSION (-6dB)110°-80° horizontal, 60° vertical (user-rotatable)
CROSSOVER2.3kHz passive
ENCLOSURE14 litre, composite material
FINISHBlack or white as standard
PROTECTIVE GRILLEZinc plated mild steel with powder coated finish and weatherised backing
ENVIRONMENTALRated at IP54
CONNECTORSLow profile 13A push-lock, weatherproof input panel cover with cable gland
PIN CONNECTIONSLeft to right: Input+, Input -, Link -, Link +
FITTINGS6 x M6 inserts for wall/ceiling brackets
DIMENSIONS(W) 256mm x (H) 410mm x (D) 252mm (W) 10.1ins x (H) 16.1ins x (D) 9.9ins
WEIGHT9.8kg (21.6lbs)
ACCESSORIESCDDWB6/8B wall bracket black, CDDWB6/8W wall bracket white, CDDCB6/8B ceiling bracket black, CDDCB6/8W ceiling bracket white

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